John Cena Retires: WWE Legend's Impact and Legacy

Finally champion John Cena of the WWE brand has retired after twenty years within the ring. This has marked the final era for one of the greatest legends that ever existed in the wrestling career of many and the wrestling fraternity.[ez-toc]

Early Life and Work That Brought Fame

The wrestling career of John Cena began in 1999 for Ultimate Pro Wrestling, and after 2 years, in 2002, he debuted in WWE. Cena, at the very outset of rising to stardom in WWE, made good use of a rapper persona which remained quite popular with the audience.

Early in his career, Cena won the United States Championship and rose to limelight with the “Doctor of Thuganomics” gimmick. His charismatic promos and in-ring skills soon made him a fan favorite.

Memorable Matches and Feuds

His career is full of memorable matches and feuds which have defined WWE’s history. His mid-2000s feud with Edge is supposed to be one of the best in WWE history. Notoriously brutal, the TLC Match between the two at Unforgiven 2006 was epic; it really made it known that John Cena knows how to tell a story in the ring.

The feud between Cena and Orton went on for more than a decade, with countless hard-hitting matches that thrilled fans. Most would consider the Iron Man match at Bragging Rights 2009 to be one of their top matches due to chemistry and storytelling potential.

Championship Reigns

John Cena’s career has been adorned with several championship reigns, amassing up to 16 world championships, which ties him with Ric Flair. He won his first WWE Championship against JBL during WrestleMania 21, marking the start of his reign as one of the dominant forces in WWE.

The fact that Cena has been able to sit atop the card for ten-plus years speaks volumes for his work ethic and the fan attachment towards the guy. His last reign with the WWE Championship was back in 2017, cementing his legacy as one of the finest champions ever to have wrestled in WWE.

Impact on WWE

John Cena’s influence on the WWE goes way beyond the turnbuckle. He became the face of that company at a really critical juncture and helped push WWE to new and never-before-seen heights. With his work ethic, charisma, and dedication toward the business, John Cena really did earn respect from peers and fans alike.

Cena’s work in WWE’s “Make-A-Wish” foundation is also well documented, as he granted over 600 wishes and became a beacon of inspiration to many. His philanthropic ventures have enabled him to be endeared to the larger audience as it showcases his character outside the ring.

Career Transition to Hollywood

In recent years, John Cena has moved on to Hollywood, much as Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson did. He has recently worked on movies ranging from Trainwreck and Blockers to the Fast & Furious franchise, through which he has been able to establish his versatility as an actor of substance.

Cena’s smooth transition to Hollywood has only opened new doors for him and given him possibilities to attract an entirely different audience. His feature in movies and television has branded him a multidisciplinary entertainer.

Fan Reactions and Tributes

Every word of Cena’s retirement has seen an outpouring of reaction from fans and fellow wrestlers. Messages and tribute posts to his contributions to WWE are flooding all social media platforms.

Wrestling icons including the likes of Randy Orton, Edge, and The Rock made their ways to social media for a befitting tribute to the champ, acknowledging the work Cena had done for them and the wrestling industry at large. His fans continued to rain in their best memories with him and thank him for being engaged in nine different rings for the last two decades of their lives.

Conclusion: The End of an Era

John Cena’s retirement sent shockwaves through the WWE. His contribution to the wrestling business, the number of championship reigns to his credit, will not easily be forgotten. The effect he’s had on people and wrestlers alike is such that when Cena eventually steps away to focus on other pursuits, his legacy as one of the greatest WWE Superstars ever is all but cemented.

Cena’s travel from a boy wrestler in UPW to making it huge on the world’s stage bore the stamp of hard work, dedication, and real passion going through the gigantic man’s veins. His story still touches the future generations of wrestlers and fans around the world.

Looking Forward

Of course, as John Cena will step out of the ring, future endeavors both in Hollywood and other walks of life will yet be witnessed by the fans. These are good days for John Cena because he has been doing a pretty good job of transitioning from wrestling to acting.

Cena’s influence shall remain in WWE, and, looking up to him as a role model, taking it from there forward, the next lot of wrestlers will. This, however, is not an end but a new beginning for both the WWE Universe and him.

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